HR1367 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of United States Army Specialist Justin Owen Penrod of Mahomet, who was killed in action in Arab Jabour, Iraq, on August 11, 2007; and

WHEREAS, He was born on December 18, 1982 in Danville; he married Christina Whittington on November 1, 2004; and

WHEREAS, He graduated from Lincoln's Challenge Military Academy in Rantoul and later served as a drill instructor at the Academy; he served in the Illinois National Guard from 2000 to 2007 with the 2-130th Infantry; he was currently serving his second tour in Iraq with the U.S. Army in the B Company 1-30 INF BN with the 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Georgia; he was a member of the V.F.W. in Farmer City; and he enjoyed NASCAR, golfing, fishing, barbecuing, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Specialist Penrod received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, and M16 Award Expert Rifle Badge for his brave service; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his sister, Emily Penrod, and his brother, Ricky Reavis; and

WHEREAS, The passing of United States Army Specialist Justin Penrod will be deeply felt by his wife, Christina; his son, Colin Owen Penrod; his father, George (Diane) Penrod; his brother, Jim Penrod; his niece, Saddie Penrod; his sister, Nicole Escobedo; his nephews, Terry and Trae Escobedo; his nieces, Ty, Kyah, and Ema Ecobedo; his sister, Christi Shank; his nephew, Brock Shank; his nieces, Courtney and Megan Shank; his mother, Tina Tuttle; his father-in-law, Richard (Julie) Whittington; his sister-in-law, Jennifer Ladage; his niece, Emmilee Ladage; and his nephew, Hunter Ladage; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the memory of Specialist Justin Penrod and his willingness to serve his country, which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Specialist Justin Penrod as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.